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Why is Brighton so obsessed with coffee?http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2014/nov/10/why-brighton-obsessed-coffee
<p>With Brightonians the biggest coffee drinkers in the UK, spending an average of £177 a head per year, the city’s coffee shops - from chains to artisanal independents - are acting as a community hub and temporary workplace</p><p>On first inspection, Trafalgar Street in Brighton is about as unremarkable a city centre road as they come. Sat in front of the mainline train station at the top end of the North Laine, this pencil-straight street is often the first road visitors and commuters cut down to reach the centre of town. It’s only on closer inspection, however, that you realise that it’s actually much more than that. You see, Trafalgar Street – though it might not know it – is the very centre of Brighton and Hove’s booming coffee culture.</p><p>Take a stroll along the narrow pavements and you’ll find 16 places to buy a cup of coffee (not including the four pubs that all sell coffee too), and all within the space of maybe 400 yards; Caf&eacute; Motu, Coffee at 33, Yolanda’s, Toast of Brighton, Redwood, Caf&eacute; del Golfo – the choice is endless. And if you do happen to get to the top of the road without succumbing, then there are another seven places to buy a cup in and around the immediate vicinity of the station itself.</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2014/nov/10/why-brighton-obsessed-coffee">Continue reading...</a>CitiesCoffeeFood & drinkLife and styleBrightonBrightonEnglandFood & drink industryFood and drinkMon, 10 Nov 2014 09:53:22 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/cities/2014/nov/10/why-brighton-obsessed-coffeePhotograph: Yadid Levy/AlamyThe Redroaster coffee house in Kemptown, Brighton.Photograph: Yadid Levy/AlamyThe Redroaster coffee house in Kemptown, Brighton.Gavin Newsham2014-11-10T09:53:22ZTop 10 budget restaurants and cafes in Brightonhttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/aug/22/top-10-budget-restaurants-brighton
For a seaside resort, Brighton has a surprising number of good places to eat. Ahead of next month's <a href="http://brightonfoodfestival.com/" title="">Brighton &amp; Hove Food Festival</a> - and updating our <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2009/sep/04/brighton-top-10-budget-eateries" title="">previous guide</a> - here are 10 restaurants where you can eat well for under £10 a head<p>Such is Brighton's fascination with burgers that the New Club even has one on its breakfast menu: a sausage patty with egg and melted cheese on a glazed brioche bun. Its finely shredded Boston &quot;boxty&quot; hash browns, served with bacon and fried eggs is, likewise, typical of this sharp US-influenced bar-diner. Later its menu runs through a tick-list of hip &quot;dirty&quot; diner classics, from pastrami sandwiches, fish tacos and fried chicken to burgers.</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/aug/22/top-10-budget-restaurants-brighton">Continue reading...</a>BrightonSussexUnited KingdomEnglandRestaurantsRestaurantsFood & drinkFood and drinkBudget travelTravelThu, 22 Aug 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/aug/22/top-10-budget-restaurants-brightonChloe SmithThe Troll's Pantry. Photograph: Chloe SmithPRPRPRPRFlourtown, BrightonPRKevin Meredith/Kevin MeredithSeven Bees, Brighton. Photograph: Kevin MeredithAlamyThere's more to eating in Brighton than fish and chips … Photograph: AlamyPRBrighton PierTony Naylor2013-08-22T05:00:00ZFatboy Slim's new Brighton beach cafehttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/aug/16/fatboy-slim-big-beach-cafe-brighton-hove
Daytrippers to Brighton rarely venture beyond the pier but Norman Cook's Big Beach Cafe is one good reason to cycle west to Hove. The superstar DJ turned foodie tells us about the new venture and his love of the area<p>When a famous person snaps up a local business the expected response might, at best, be a shrug and, at worst, outright hostility. But not so for Norman Cook aka <a href="http://fatboyslim.net/" title="">Fatboy Slim</a>, who in June opened the <a href="http://www.bigbeachcafe.com/" title="">Big Beach Cafe</a> at Hove Lagoon, an easy 20-minute cycle from the centre of Brighton along the seafront.</p><p>Tucked just below the beachfront, it sits in the shadow of a new skate park and kids' playground with paddling pool. Cook can practically see his house from the cafe. &quot;I've lived on the beach for 15 years and brought both my children up in this park,&quot; he says. &quot;I've had some very happy years here. It sounds a bit cheesy to say I&nbsp;want to give something back but I want to cement my relationship with the community and get really into the heart of it.&quot;</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/aug/16/fatboy-slim-big-beach-cafe-brighton-hove">Continue reading...</a>BrightonRestaurantsFood and drinkUnited KingdomTravelFatboy SlimMusicFood & drinkLife and styleEnglandFri, 16 Aug 2013 20:00:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/aug/16/fatboy-slim-big-beach-cafe-brighton-hovePaul MarshallInterior of Big Beach Cafe. Photograph: Paul MarshallTerry ApplinNorman Cook with chef Danny Stocklandat the Big Beach Cafe. Photograph: Terry ApplinTerry ApplinNorman Cook with chef Danny Stocklandat the Big Beach Cafe Photograph: Terry ApplinSam Haddad2013-08-16T20:00:00ZHoliday ideas: tips and tripshttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2012/sep/09/joanne-oconnor-holiday-ideas
Berlin's Festival of Lights, touring and stocking up in Champagne and events for fashion lovers<p>Berlin has long been feted for its colourful nightlife, but visitors will be in for extra nocturnal treats next month as the annual Festival of Lights gets under way. From the Brandenburg Gate to the Radio Tower, more than 50 of the city's iconic landmarks will be spectacularly illuminated. &quot;Lightseeing&quot; tours of the city centre by bus, boat, hot air balloon and rickshaw will run throughout the festival alongside musical performances, art installations and open-house events. There's even a Light Run, enabling runners to take in the sights by night. The festival is on from 10-21 October. For more details, go to <a href="http://festival-of-lights.de/en/" title="">festival-of-lights.de/en</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2012/sep/09/joanne-oconnor-holiday-ideas">Continue reading...</a>BerlinGermanyEuropeTravelFestivalsFestivalsCultureFranceFood and drinkFood & drinkFashionLife and styleLondonUnited KingdomBrightonSat, 08 Sep 2012 23:05:30 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2012/sep/09/joanne-oconnor-holiday-ideasOdd Andersen/AFP/Getty ImagesLight fantastic: Berlin Cathedral is one of 50 landmarks to be lit up during the city's Festival of Lights. Photograph: Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty ImagesOdd Andersen/AFP/Getty ImagesLight fantastic: Berlin Cathedral is one of 50 landmarks to be lit up during the city's Festival of Lights. Photograph: Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty ImagesJoanne O'Connor2012-09-08T23:05:30ZReaders' tips: vegetarian restaurantshttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/mar/05/readers-tips-veggie-restaurants-vegan
From Mexican veggie burgers in Berlin to courgette fritters in Argentina, Been there readers share their tips on where to find the best meat-free treats<p>This beautiful wooden nunnery, nestled up against lush green hills and looked down on by Hong Kong's ubiquitous tower blocks, was – apparently – constructed without using a single nail. It also serves up a mean plate of veggie noodles. Saunter round the immaculate gardens, keeping your eyes peeled for the waterfall. Find your way behind the cascades of water for a delicious meat-free set meal.<br /><em>60 Fung Tak Road, Diamond Hill, +852 2329 8811, </em><a href="http://www.nanliangarden.org/home.php?eng" title=""><em>nanliangarden.org</em></a><br /><strong>Franny34</strong></p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/mar/05/readers-tips-veggie-restaurants-vegan">Continue reading...</a>Food and drinkBathEdinburghLeedsManchesterBrightonBerlinBeijingCardiffMunichNiceVancouverSan FranciscoTravelVegetarianismFood & drinkLife and styleSat, 05 Mar 2011 00:07:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/mar/05/readers-tips-veggie-restaurants-veganAlamyChi Lin Nunnery, home to Chi Lin Vegetarian, Hong Kong. Photograph: AlamyGuardian Staff2011-03-05T00:07:00ZPerfectly indulgent days outhttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2010/aug/14/indulgent-days-out-united-kingdom
From personal shoppers to steamy hammams and even a sunset safari, we find indulgent days out in Britain where the whole point is to spoil yourself rotten<p>For a decadent start to the weekend, book yourself on to one of Harvey Nichols' Saturday morning Cocktail Master Classes (0161-828 8898, <a href="http://www.harveynichols.com/output/Page1.asp" title="">harveynichols.com</a>; &pound;25 per person, &pound;40 with lunch), where they'll teach you how to mix and shake like a pro. After, arrange a session with one of the store's personal shoppers (free, no obligation to buy) and enjoy the VIP experience of having clothes brought to you in your own changing suite. Finally, it's time to perfect your poker face at the Grosvenor Casino (35/39 George Street, 0161-236 7121, <a href="http://www.grosvenorcasinos.com/" title="">grosvenorcasinos.com</a>), where you can enjoy a lesson in how to play the tables from your own casino host, plus a drink and three-course meal. (Full House Experience, &pound;30 per person based on a minimum of four people.)</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2010/aug/14/indulgent-days-out-united-kingdom">Continue reading...</a>Day tripsUnited KingdomRest and relaxationLuxury travelFood and drinkManchesterYorkshireBrightonCambridgeScotlandLondonPeak DistrictDevonKentTravelFri, 13 Aug 2010 23:05:33 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2010/aug/14/indulgent-days-out-united-kingdomPRMix and match ... Harvey Nichols' Cocktail Master ClassesPRMix and match ... Harvey Nichols' Cocktail Master ClassesLouise Dale2010-08-13T23:05:33ZAutumn's here and that means food festivalshttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2009/sep/05/food-festivals
<p><strong>House special</strong></p><p>Brighton's traditional fare of weekend markets and events (brightonfoodfestival.co.uk, 5-27 September) has a local twist this year with residents opening their homes to the dining public. If you fancy rating the amateur chefs, visit prettyclever.co.uk/open-house-dining.html to choose a menu. At &pound;10 a head, it's a bargain, explaining why the most popular amateur chefs have sold out already. But fear not, you've still time to sign up for Rebecca's tomato and basil tartlets and ratatouille chicken. Meanwhile in Manchester (<a href="foodanddrinkfestival.com">foodanddrinkfestival.com</a>, 1-12 October), you can join a culinary walkabout of the Northern Quarter and Chinatown (&pound;5pp). </p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2009/sep/05/food-festivals">Continue reading...</a>Food and drinkLondonBrightonLancashireHotelsTravelLife and styleEnglandFri, 04 Sep 2009 23:01:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2009/sep/05/food-festivalsGuardian Staff2009-09-04T23:01:00ZThe Evening Star, Brightonhttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/jun/14/evening-star-brighton
Brighton<p>Although just a pebble's throw from Brighton station, this small gem is overlooked by the hordes streaming down Queen's Road to the sea, situated as it is on what is essentially a one-way traffic island. Serving its own Dark Star real ales and guest beers, it's a proper drinker's pub with a warm, convivial charm.</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/jun/14/evening-star-brighton">Continue reading...</a>Food & drinkLife and styleBrightonTravelFood and drinkEnglandSun, 14 Jun 2009 11:01:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/jun/14/evening-star-brightonChris Hall2009-06-14T11:01:00ZThe Greys, Brightonhttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/jun/14/brighton-the-greys
Brighton<p>Food comes second to music at The Greys, the most bustling of Brighton's live music venues. Folk, alt-country, bluegrass and Americana acts dominate, and a strict &quot;no goth-rock or tribute bands&quot; policy is enforced. The pub can only squeeze in 70 punters, so you're advised to book. At the bar, you'll be rubbing shoulders with musos from far and wide. Groupies have been known to follow acts from as far afield as Nashville. Discerning drinkers will be pleased to find Timothy Taylor Landlord and local Harveys on the go (from &pound;2.95 a pint), plus a fruity choice of Belgian beers, Westons cider on draught and organic bottled perry. The Greys is also the only Brighton pub to get Egon Ronay's seal of approval.</p><p>• Open Mon-Wed 4-11pm, Thu 4-11.30pm, Fri 4pm-12.30am, Sat 12pm-12.30am, Sun 12-11pm - Food Tue-Thu 6-9pm, Sat 12-3pm, 6-9pm, Sun 12-4.30pm - Over 14s only - 01273 680734, <a href="http://www.greyspub.com">greyspub.com</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/jun/14/brighton-the-greys">Continue reading...</a>Food & drinkLife and styleBrightonTravelFood and drinkEnglandSun, 14 Jun 2009 11:01:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/jun/14/brighton-the-greysCarlene Thomas-Bailey2009-06-14T11:01:00ZFortune of War, Brightonhttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/jun/14/fortune-of-war-brighton
Brighton<p>The cosy Fortune of War is an upturned wooden keel nestled into the arches of Brighton's seafront. Established in 1882, like a dry-docked war ship it's fought off an Armada of all manner of trendy clubs and bars, and remains the one true pub on the seafront. Oddly, the nautical paraphernalia - the rope-railed stairwell, the below-deck interior and the twin wooden hulls of the upstairs bar - never feels overdone. </p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/jun/14/fortune-of-war-brighton">Continue reading...</a>Food & drinkLife and styleBrightonTravelFood and drinkEnglandSun, 14 Jun 2009 11:01:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/jun/14/fortune-of-war-brightonChris Hall2009-06-14T11:01:00ZExpert's and readers' tips: cocktail barshttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2009/may/30/experts-readers-tips-cocktail-bars
<p><strong>Rules Cocktail Bar, London (above)</strong></p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2009/may/30/experts-readers-tips-cocktail-bars">Continue reading...</a>Food and drinkUnited KingdomRestaurantsBars and clubsLondonBrightonEdinburghTravelFri, 29 May 2009 23:01:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2009/may/30/experts-readers-tips-cocktail-barsPRLondon's oldest restaurant ... the cocktail bar is a new addition at Rules, which dates back to 1789PRRules Cocktail Bar, London Photograph: PRSimon Difford2009-05-29T23:01:00ZIs this the birth of the superpub?http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2008/nov/23/hotel-du-vin-pubs
The Hotel du Vin group is launching a chain of posh pubs with rooms. Tom Robbins is first at the bar<p>The Hotel du Vin group has a rather surprising new slogan - 'beer is the new wine'. Surprising not just because beer sales in Britain fell by more than seven per cent over the last year while those of wine continue to grow, or because 36 pubs are closing every week, but mostly because Hotel du Vin, a chain of 14 properties, is a company whose brand and reputation has been built on the huge selection of fine vintages it offers.</p><p>Undeterred, last week in Brighton the company unveiled its new concept, the first Pub du Vin, a prototype for a new chain of pubs with 10 to 12 bedrooms that will soon be rolled out around the country. Officially, bosses remain tight-lipped about the exact extent of their expansion plans, but privately there is bullish talk of opening as many as 50 pubs in the next four years. The slogan may be surprising, but given the current economic climate, isn't launching a major new hospitality brand bordering on the bonkers? </p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2008/nov/23/hotel-du-vin-pubs">Continue reading...</a>HotelsBars and clubsFood and drinkBrightonRestaurantsTravelUnited KingdomLondonEnglandSun, 23 Nov 2008 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2008/nov/23/hotel-du-vin-pubsTom Robbins2008-11-23T00:01:00ZAutumn events: Some enchanted nightshttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2008/oct/11/brighton-lakedistrict
The leaves are turning and the nights are closing in ... but that means lots of fun festivals and activities to celebrate the new season<p>Snooping around gardens, forests and old Edwardian buildings at night could be spooky, especially in the pumpkinny part of the year. But the illuminations of the Blyth in a New Light event, on November 2, will transform Ridley Park into a spangly glitter fest, and the only shivers down your spine will be if you fail to wear enough layers. Up to 50,000 people are expected to come to watch entertainers and outdoor performers, and to enjoy the ice-rink, food stalls and fireworks. </p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2008/oct/11/brighton-lakedistrict">Continue reading...</a>BrightonLake DistrictBristolLondonNottinghamLeedsShort breaksFestivalsFood and drinkTravelEnglandFri, 10 Oct 2008 23:01:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2008/oct/11/brighton-lakedistrictGraham Smith/PRAnybody out there?...Perthshire's forest event has a space theme. Photograph: Graham SmithGraham Smith/PRAnybody out there?...Perthshire's forest event has a space theme. Photograph: Graham SmithGemma Bowes2008-10-10T23:01:00ZEggcellent adventureshttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2008/mar/15/easterbreaks.familyholidays
Tarantulas, crocodiles, clownfish and 18kg chocolate eggs - how to keep the kids happy next weekend ...<p>&quot;Britain is bursting with wonderful wildlife but most of the time we walk right past it without even noticing,&quot; says Martin Kitching of Northern Experience Wildlife Tours. &quot;Goshawks, otters, even rare hen harriers.&quot; Martin shares his knowledge and enthusiasm on natural history safaris, seeking out wildlife in the Kielder Forest and the Cheviot Hills. Later in the year, he is chartering an old lifeboat to go whale and dolphin watching and visit the Farne Islands, home to puffins and seals. </p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2008/mar/15/easterbreaks.familyholidays">Continue reading...</a>Short breaksFamily holidaysNewcastleBournemouthDevonLondonManchesterBerkshireBrightonCycling holidaysFood and drinkWalking holidaysUnited KingdomTravelEnglandSat, 15 Mar 2008 00:04:52 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2008/mar/15/easterbreaks.familyholidaysnull/PRGone fishing ... Bournemouth Oceanariumnull/PRNatasha du Pont de Bie and Benji Lanyado2008-03-15T00:04:52ZFive best ... New Year's Day bruncheshttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/dec/29/travelfoodanddrink.oxford
<p>1 <strong>Gee's, Oxford</strong></p><p>Gorge on posh nosh and champagne in a chandelier-lit Victorian conservatory on the northern edge of the city centre.</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/dec/29/travelfoodanddrink.oxford">Continue reading...</a>TravelFood and drinkOxfordBrightonManchesterLondonEdinburghChristmas and New YearSat, 29 Dec 2007 23:39:11 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/dec/29/travelfoodanddrink.oxfordFull English ... fill up on the best brunch in town. Photograph: AlamyGuardian Staff2007-12-29T23:39:11ZTop 10 cream teashttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/aug/24/top10.travelfoodanddrink
Prepare yourself for a spot of pure indulgence with Dea Birkett's pick of places to enjoy the perfect traditional cream tea<p></p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/aug/24/top10.travelfoodanddrink">Continue reading...</a>TravelTop 10sFood and drinkUnited KingdomCornwallDevonKentIsle of WightEdinburghBrightonLondonFri, 24 Aug 2007 11:05:07 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/aug/24/top10.travelfoodanddrinkCream of the crop ... cream tea served to perfection. Photograph: Adam Woolfitt/CorbisDea Birkett2007-08-24T11:05:07ZRestaurant review: Riddle &amp; Finns, Brightonhttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2006/sep/11/travelfoodanddrink.foodanddrink.brighton
You won't find a friendlier atmosphere in Brighton than at Riddle &amp; Finns - even if you're a quivering oyster virgin, says Anna Pickard<p>The white tiled walls and wipe-clean tables - not to mention the open kitchen and slabs of fresh fish on the frontage - suggest your friendly neighbourhood pie and mash shop. But the chandeliers hanging from the ceiling point out that this is, instead, your friendly neighbourhood champagne and oyster bar.</p><p>And very friendly it is too. When we were there, the place was buzzing with busy chatter and giggly little birthday celebrations (they don't take reservations here, so just turn up and take your chance). As for the service, it was prompt, attentive and incredibly kind, particularly in the face of two oyster-virgins who were eager to taste - if slightly scared to swallow - the famed aphrodisiac.</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2006/sep/11/travelfoodanddrink.foodanddrink.brighton">Continue reading...</a>Food and drinkFood & drinkTravelBrightonUnited KingdomRestaurantsRestaurantsLife and styleBrightonEnglandMon, 11 Sep 2006 09:54:20 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2006/sep/11/travelfoodanddrink.foodanddrink.brightonGuardian Staff2006-09-11T09:54:20ZRestaurant review: Food for Friends, Brightonhttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2006/sep/07/travelfoodanddrink.foodanddrink.restaurants
If you're tired of dragging your partner around Brighton's shops, Food for Friends is the perfect spot to enjoy a long, relaxed lunch, writes Anna Pickard<p>Picture soft jazz and a large menu of great, fresh food. Imagine slowly sipping a glass of organic ros&eacute; after a tiring summer's day doing very little while Brighton's busy Lanes shopping area bustles on outside the window. That's Food for Friends for you. I'm not entirely convinced I need say any more - but if you insist ...</p><p>Established in 1981, FFF has long been one of Brighton's favourite vegetarian eateries, and it's easy to see why. Although it changed hands in 2004 and became a more refined type of establishment than the hip, hippy counter-service joint it had traditionally been, the ethos has remained the same, and the clientele has remained loyal.</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2006/sep/07/travelfoodanddrink.foodanddrink.restaurants">Continue reading...</a>Food and drinkFood & drinkTravelRestaurantsRestaurantsBrightonUnited KingdomLife and styleBrightonEnglandThu, 07 Sep 2006 17:20:26 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2006/sep/07/travelfoodanddrink.foodanddrink.restaurantsGuardian Staff2006-09-07T17:20:26ZRestaurant review: Terre à Terre, Brightonhttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2006/sep/05/restaurants.travelfoodanddrink
One taste of Terre à Terre's startlingly original vegetarian dishes will coax drooling effusions about tomatoes from even the most hardened of carnivores, says Anna Pickard.<p>Suggest to a group of voracious meatlovers a visit to a vegetarian restaurant and you'll soon learn the meaning of the phrase &quot;meatless panic&quot;. The worry seems to be that the menu will be full of those also-ran dishes that pass for the vegetarian option in most restaurants: essentially just meat-and-two-veg minus the meat.</p><p>One look at Terre &agrave; Terre's original, drool-inducing menu will calm all such panic. In fact, you'll forget completely that it is a vegetarian restaurant. Take it from me: it's simply one of the nicest, most delicious restaurants in Brighton. It's just somewhere you have to go.</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2006/sep/05/restaurants.travelfoodanddrink">Continue reading...</a>RestaurantsRestaurantsTravelFood and drinkFood & drinkBrightonUnited KingdomLife and styleEnglandTue, 05 Sep 2006 18:07:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2006/sep/05/restaurants.travelfoodanddrinkGuardian Staff2006-09-05T18:07:00ZLa Marinade, Brightonhttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2006/sep/04/restaurants.travelfoodanddrink
After sampling the adventurous, high-quality menu at Brighton's La Marinade, there's nothing for it but a satisfied nap on the pebbles, writes Anna Pickard.<p>So you've successfully avoided the crowds at the pier and headed down the beach towards Brighton's marina for a quieter paddle (or a spot of nudity - look out for the signs). If all that trying to make sandcastles out of pebbles has worked up quite a hunger, you could do a lot worse than have lunch at La Marinade. In fact, you couldn't do much better.</p><p>La Marinade feels like the small family restaurant it is; chef Nick Lang claims to be the only one of his ilk featured in the Good Food Guide who actually does all the cooking himself. His creations are in the modern European style with a strong lean toward Spanish and Italian flavours (prepared, he proudly states, with French cooking principles), and they are of formidable quality even by the ever-rising standards of the ultra-competitive Brighton and Hove restaurant market.</p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2006/sep/04/restaurants.travelfoodanddrink">Continue reading...</a>RestaurantsRestaurantsTravelFood and drinkFood & drinkBrightonUnited KingdomLife and styleEnglandMon, 04 Sep 2006 17:16:11 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2006/sep/04/restaurants.travelfoodanddrinkGuardian Staff2006-09-04T17:16:11Z